Zimbabwe Travel Information

Climate

Zimbabwe lies in the tropics but because of its altitude (averaging 1000 metres above sea level) it has a very comfortable climate. Christmas falls into high summer and the rainy season which lasts from October to April. October is usually the hottest month of the year. Summer temperatures average between 25° and 35°C, but we would recommend some long-sleeved garments as there will be a few mosquitoes. Winter is the dry season (May to August) when there is 96% daily sunshine and temperatures of between 15° and 25°C. The nights are crisp and sometimes as cold as zero degrees, so bring good warm clothes at this time of year.

Travel, Visa requirements and currency

Rates

Rate per person includes: Transfers to and from Bulawayo airport, comfortable bungalow accommodation, breakfast, personal laundry service, use of the tennis court and swimming pool, and temporary membership to the Sports Club next door where you can play golf and squash. (VAT is included if the amount is paid from outside the country).

Flights to Zimbabwe

Return flights from Europe can be booked and paid for through the Hornung Park Lodge. At present, the easiest connections are with South African Airways. Most of the flights from Europe are night flights, but there is no jet-lag whatsoever because Zimbabwe time is GMT + 2, or the same as middle European time. Guests are met at Bulawayo airport and driven to Hornung Park Lodge. There is a Government “visa” tax on arrival in Zimbabwe of US$30 and a “departure tax” of US$20 per person. These regulations may change without notice.

Visas

Regulations regarding visas may also change without notice - please check with your travel agent or the Zimbabwean embassy before departure.

Currency

The currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar = 100 cents. We advise that you bring US$ travelers cheques. There are many bureaux de change, and local banks and shops will accept most major credit cards.

Malaria Prevention

Although Bulawayo city is not in a malaria area, we strongly advise that you contact your doctor for malaria prophylactics before you leave for Africa, especially if you are coming during the rainy season. Anti-malaria medication must be commenced 2 weeks before arrival.

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Pricelist for Hornung Park Lodge
From 1 January 2004

Price per Person per day US$120

Included in the price are all services as detailed below:

- Attractive self-contained chalets (Swedish fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a shady patio) Chalets are serviced daily
-Equipment includes built in hairdryer, private wall safe and television/video
- Breakfast
- Transfers to/from Bulawayo airport (+- 30 Minutes)
- Use of tennis court and swimming pool
- Use of Squash court and Golf course at the neighbouring sports club
- Video Library
- Personal laundry service

Price is per person, per day. Zimbabwe sales tax of 15% is chargeable for accounts settled in Zimbabwe.
(Payment can be made in advance from your country to our account and will not attract the 15% sales tax)

Banking Details:
Stanbic Bank, Main Street Branch, Bulawayo.
Account: Hornung Park Lodge (Pvt.) Ltd.
Account Number: 01400 549037 01.